Core Services
Tidemark Philanthropy partners with mission-driven schools, foundations, and nonprofits to align leadership, strategy, and philanthropy during moments that matter most. Our work blends executive insight with strategic clarity, ensuring every organization we serve moves forward with purpose and measurable impact.
Strategic Campaign Design
Transformational campaigns begin with vision.
Tidemark helps institutions design and execute transformational fundraising initiatives rooted in mission and momentum. From feasibility to case strategy and leadership alignment, we bring discipline and trusted partnership to every stage of campaign development.
Focus Areas
• Campaign visioning and architecture
• Case for support and communications strategy
• Campaign readiness and planning studies
• Volunteer and board engagement
• Implementation planning and counsel
Signature Expertise: Women’s Philanthropy
Tidemark’s defining focus. Where purpose meets influence.
Tidemark specializes in women’s philanthropy and leadership giving, helping institutions engage and empower women as transformational investors in mission. Our approach combines data-informed strategy with cultural fluency, elevating the voices, values, and vision of women donors across generations.
Focus Areas
• Designing women’s giving networks and councils
• Intergenerational engagement strategies
• Storytelling and case development centered on impact and equity
• Training and facilitation for boards and staff
• Strategic alignment with institutional DEI and mission goals
Institutional Leadership & Culture
Strong institutions begin with strong alignment.
We guide leadership teams and boards through pivotal moments, like leadership transitions and culture resets, anchoring every decision in shared values and trust.
Focus Areas
• Leadership team coaching and alignment
• Transition and succession planning
• Structural design and organizational clarity
• Culture and communication frameworks
• Board and stakeholder engagement
Fractional Leadership & Interim Executive Coverage
Continuity. Clarity. Momentum.
Tidemark provides experienced interim leadership to sustain and strengthen organizations in transition. Through fractional CAO or Executive Director engagements, Erika McMahon offers hands-on, strategic oversight to maintain campaign progress, operational stability, and board confidence during key leadership gaps.
Engagement Model
• 2–3 days per week for 3–9 months
• Monthly retainer structure
• Optional advisory for search, onboarding, and transition support
Philanthropy Strategy & Donor Engagement
Authentic philanthropy thrives on connection.
We help institutions deepen donor trust and design meaningful engagement strategies that reflect modern values, transparency, and inclusion.
Focus Areas
• Major gift strategy and portfolio development
• Women’s philanthropy and intergenerational giving
• Stewardship and donor communications
• Governance and advancement committee strategy
• Advancement infrastructure and systems review
Let’s Begin
Every engagement begins with a conversation.Tidemark tailors each scope of work to your organization’s goals and readiness, balancing strategic counsel with practical, measurable outcomes.